By American Rivers – December 2010

The rising toll of annual floods sends a clear message: it is time to adopt a 21st century approach to flood management. One that places our “natural defenses” — wetlands, rivers, floodplains, and upland areas — at the core of flood management. This green infrastructure is the most reliable, cost-effective, and flexible practice for communities to adapt to a changing climate. These approaches won’t altogether replace traditional engineering but will augment and buffer those traditional approaches. For full report, click here.